{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6703c2336f369dd035ab9a2a/673cafb275e6ea9d689f01f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Ultimate Dubai Sales Success Story: First Female Delivery Driver in the UAE to $M Success in Real Estate - Gift Solomon","description":"<p>In this week’s episode, we sit down with Gift Solomon, founder of Giffy Real Estate and Dubai Getaway Travels, to uncover her incredible story of resilience and determination. Gift shares how she arrived in the UAE with just $300, navigated tough challenges, and built two thriving businesses. She talks about her early struggles, including working at Freedom Pizza and becoming the UAE’s first female delivery rider, before transitioning into the competitive world of real estate and travel.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is packed with insights on the value of relationships, building trust, and maintaining a mindset focused on service, not sales.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Gift’s humble beginnings: From delivery rider to business owner.</li><li>Building a people-first business philosophy in real estate and travel.</li><li>The importance of resilience and finding opportunities in adversity.</li><li>Hiring with heart: Why hunger and ambition matter more than skills.</li><li>Creating a personal brand and its role in building trust with clients.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction and Gift’s background story</p><p>08:10 – Adjusting to life in the UAE: Early struggles and wins</p><p>15:22 – Transitioning into real estate and launching Dubai Getaway Travels</p><p>25:48 – Building a client-first philosophy: “Serve, not sell”</p><p>32:12 – Overcoming challenges and the importance of resilience</p><p>40:28 – Advice for aspiring salespeople and entrepreneurs</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us and Stay Connected:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesalespeoplepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sales People Podcast</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thesalespeoplepodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thesalespeoplepodcast</a></li><li><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thesalespeoplepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thesalespeoplepodcast</a></li><li><strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesPeoplePodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sales People Podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧</p>","author_name":"Ben Kinerman-Daltrey"}